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LS05 ZPX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 67,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 67,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 66,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 66,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,894 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,477 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,342 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,139 miles

front brake disc lipped

reasr brake disc lipped

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,392 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 29,392 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 22 May 2009 23,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,510 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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LS05 ZPX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS05 ZPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS05 ZPX registered?

LS05 ZPX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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